11 Ways to Cook Cauliflower Besides Just Steaming It

When a vegetable that has been on the tray for so long finally gets discovered.

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Truth be told, I've appreciated cauliflower long before it got trendy (so hipster, I know). The spongy white veggie isn't some new and exciting superfood. All your life, it just sat there, all alone on the vegetable tray. However, it's recently gotten super popular because of its texture and subtle flavor, and because it can be cooked in so many different ways. Here are 11 of my favorite ways to cook cauliflower, besides just steaming it.

Cauliflower has a spongy texture that can help you make the perfect gluten-free pizza crust. Add whatever toppings you'd like. Even if you're not gluten-free, this is still a healthy alternative to Domino's.

Instead of spending your entire grocery budget for the week on a piece of red meat, try a cauliflower steak. The texture is similar to a real steak, and there's not as much fat and calories. Add whatever spices that you would add to your steak.

Craving takeout but don't want to spend the money? Not to worry, orange chicken-style cauliflower is here to satisfy your cravings. The sweet and tangy sauce gives cauliflower the same flavor as your favorite takeout dish.

You can pretty much make hummus out of anything these days, but this cauliflower hummus is super flavorful, filling, and spicy. Enjoy it at your next party with pita chips and veggies, but don't tell anyone what the secret ingredient is.

These cauliflower mashed "potatoes" are low in carb and actually don't contain any potatoes. They're flavored with garlic and onions. You won't even miss the potatoes because mashed cauliflower has a very similar texture.

This white spongy veggie is not the most striking thing at the supermarket, but it is one of the most versatile ingredients out there. With so many ways to cook cauliflower, you'll never run out of ideas. Move over, broccoli!